Beautiful Spirited Women: Empowering Girls and Uplifting Women By April Carter, Chief Program Officer, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Photos courtesy of Beautiful Spirited Women TMemphis nonprofit community has a beautiful hidden gem that’s changing the lives of girls across the city and beyond. Beautiful Spirited Women (BSW) is a girl’s mentoring program and a support group of women whose sole purpose ..read more

By Lesley Harris Colvett Photos courtesy of 901 POP April showers bring May flowers, and 901 POP is spreading the joy of bouquets throughout the community! 901 POP bloomed from an idea that Stephanie Simpson had while looking at flowers on her desk. She thought about how the arrangement brightened her day and was inspired to start 901 POP in ..read more

Talking Live with Sherry May By Sandi Butler Hughes Live At The Garden concerts have become one of the most anticipated summer events in Memphis and the Mid-South, and in large part, we have one person and the first employee of the series to thank for all the good times. Sherry May has been a part of the concert series ..read more

Spring Style on the MenuDressed up and places to go! It’s finally Spring, the days are longer, and our culinary partners make the perfect place to gather with friends. Bright and beautiful, slip on a new dress and get out there! Dress, earrings, necklace, bag and shoes from Oak HallDress and earrings from Oak HallSkirt, top, clutch and earrings from ..read more

MADONNA CIRCLE: Service, Fundraising and Fellowship By Lesley Harris Colvett Photo courtesy of Madonna Circle In 1936, a group of civic-minded ladies joined together in response to a need in the Memphis Community, founding the St. Catherine’s Junior Club to assist girls from out-of-town working in the “big city” of Memphis and living in the St. Catherine’s Home for Girls ..read more

LOOKING FORWARD: CLAYBORN TEMPLE REVIVAL By Sandi Butler Hughes Photography by McKendree Walker On April 4 as the world remembers the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Memphians can mark the occasion at ground zero for the sanitation workers strike: I AM A MAN Plaza at the historic Clayborn Temple. In February 1968, over 1,000 workers marched twice daily from ..read more

Celebrating the Wedding of Alec Marshman & Harris ShortBride’s Parents: Josie & Roy Marshman Groom’s Parents: Joan Hodges & Jim Short Wedding Date: March 25, 2023 Location: The Vista on Seward Hill, Austin, TX Photographer: Likeness Studios Caterer: Austin Catering Wedding Cake: Sugar Momma’s Bake Shop Wedding Gown: Unona Shop Hair: Sylvester Puente Makeup: Mistique Makeup Florist: Visual Lyrics Wedding ..read more

Celebrating the Wedding of Anna Cathryn Gay & Brett AriemmaBride’s Parents: Cathy & John Gay Groom’s Parents: Karen & Vinnie Ariemma Wedding Date: May 27, 2023 Ceremony: St. Peter Catholic Church Reception: The Cadre Building Photographer: Christen Jones Photography Videographer: Sami Sue Studios Caterer: Coletta’s Catering Wedding Cake: Cakes by Carolyn Wedding Gown: Low’s Bridal Hair: Annie Coates Makeup: Anna ..read more

Celebrating the Wedding of Rachel Mikkola & Ethan DuellBride’s Parents: Andrea & David Mikkola Groom’s Parents: Melanie & Derrick Duell Wedding Date: July 22, 2023 Location: The Robinshaw Photographer: Jo Darling Photography Videographer: Lynn Productions Caterer: Draper's Catering of Memphis Wedding Cake: Lane Neblett Groom’s Cake: Gibson’s Donuts Wedding Gown: Maggie Louise Hair: Peyton Lacy Makeup: Mary Shields Hunter Florist ..read more

Celebrating the Wedding of Alessandra Cristina Mendiola & John Clayton WalkerBride’s Parents: Cristina & Roberto Mendiola Groom’s Parents: Cheryl & John Walker Wedding Date: September 23, 2023 Location: Whippoorwill Farms Photographer: Hayley Ownbey Photography Videographer: Demetrius Adams Caterer: AMF / Hog Wild Wedding Cake: Gibson's Donuts Wedding Gown: Gautier Bridal Hair & Makeup : Alejandro Santoy Florist: CJ Lilly Wedding ..read more